Snap Judgment
Snap Judgment is an American daytime game show hosted by Ed McMahon and announced by Johnny Olson which ran on NBC from April 11, 1967 to March 28, 1969 at 10:00 AM Eastern. The program was produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. The series aired during an eight-year period in which the network aired a five-minute newscast at 10:25 AM; the exception during this time was from June 1964 to March 1965, when the slot had daytime repeats of the long-running sitcom Make Room For Daddy.
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Plot Summary
A guilt-ridden married man, tormented by a past indiscretion, finds his life unraveling when a manipulative woman from his past resurfaces. She blackmails him, threatening to expose his affair to his wife and employer, leading him down a dangerous path of deceit and desperation. As the situation escalates, he must confront his choices and the consequences that threaten to destroy his career and personal life.
Critical Reception
Critically, "Snap Judgment" received a mixed to negative reception. While some appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful thriller with a dramatic undertone, many critics found the plot convoluted and the character development lacking. The film's pacing was also a point of contention, with some reviews noting it as sluggish. Audiences generally found the film to be unremarkable, failing to leave a lasting impression.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a predictable and often implausible plot.
- Rock Hudson's performance is adequate, but he cannot salvage the weak material.
- Lacks the suspense and tension expected from a thriller.
Google audience: Audience feedback for 'Snap Judgment' is scarce, with very few specific comments available. Those that exist suggest viewers found the movie to be a somewhat dated and unmemorable thriller that doesn't hold up well over time.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for another actor before Rock Hudson was cast in the lead role.
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